Hepatology: practice question

A General Medicine question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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General Medicine · Hepatology

Sample item

What physical sign may suggest chronic liver disease?

Original practice item, not a recalled exam question. Nothing here is recorded.

The answer and the reasoning

B. Jaundice

The key Hepatology principle supports Jaundice; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Option by option

  • A. Painless toe bruise

    Painless toe bruise does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

  • B. Jaundice (correct)

    Correct. Jaundice is directly supported by the key information.

  • C. Improved hearing

    Improved hearing has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

  • D. Normal nail growth

    Normal nail growth does not match the stated hepatology feature.

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What is the answer to this General Medicine question?

The best answer is B, Jaundice. The key Hepatology principle supports Jaundice; this option most directly explains the clinical pattern, diagnostic priority, or initial management principle given in the stem.

Why is "Painless toe bruise" not the answer?

Painless toe bruise does not address the diagnosis or priority described.

Why is "Improved hearing" not the answer?

Improved hearing has a different clinical context and is not the best answer here.

Why is "Normal nail growth" not the answer?

Normal nail growth does not match the stated hepatology feature.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Hepatology in General Medicine. The correct option holds because: Correct. Jaundice is directly supported by the key information.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Hepatology?

For each disease know the classic presentation, the best test, and the first-line treatment. Then use the flashcards and the other General Medicine questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.